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27 Nov 2024
Service in the blood for Associate PVC Māori
Associate Professor Justine Camp (Kai Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha) has a goal – to honour and grow the legacy of her foref...
04 Sep 2024
Keep devices out of bed for better sleep – study
Despite what we’ve been led to believe, the timing of evening screen time, rather than the activity itself, negatively i...
24 May 2024
Baby food pouches in spotlight
Food pouches are a popular, but contentious, food choice for babies, but new University of Otago research shows they may...
08 May 2024
Study debunks concerns about baby feeding methods
What, and how, a baby is fed can weigh on a caregiver’s mind. Thankfully, a University of Otago-led study has found two...
26 Mar 2024
How will you age? World-leading Dunedin Study launches next phase
The world-leading Dunedin Study is set to launch its age 52 assessments, delving into an understudied but important peri...
04 Dec 2023
Whole grains for health study – recruiting people with type 2 diabetes
We all know whole grains are healthier than refined, but what happens if those grains are processed?
13 Nov 2023
Join us for EDOR's 20th Anniversary Event on Friday 24 November 2023
Register for the EDOR 20th Anniversary event happening on the 24 November 2023 at the Otago Museum, Dunedin
13 Nov 2023
FEATURE: Flagship research centre celebrates 20th anniversary
Making a real difference to the lives of people affected by diabetes and obesity continues to drive the work of Edgar Di...
07 Nov 2023
Type 2 diabetes patients need much more Vitamin C – study
Patients living with Type 2 diabetes – and the healthcare professionals caring for them – will now be able to gauge how...
01 Nov 2023
Educational outcomes poorer for children with type 1 diabetes
Children in Aotearoa with type 1 diabetes have significantly poorer educational outcomes than those without, new Univers...
25 Oct 2023
Dunedin Study appoints new Director
Associate Professor Moana Theodore (Ngāpuhi) has been appointed as the new Director of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Hea...
07 Jul 2023
Kids'Cam shows screen time is a concern
New research findings from the Kids'Cam project show that children are spending too much time on screens
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Keynote Events
- EDOR 20th anniversary symposium, Friday 24 November 2023, Hutton Theatre, Tūhura Otago Museum, Ōtepoti Dunedin.
- Transforming lives: 100 years of insulin, Thursday 24 November 2022, Parliament Grand Hall, Wellington.
- World Sleep Day 2022, Friday 18 March 2022. Watch Professor Alister Neill present on the importance of sleep for health.
- Economic and Social Cost of Type 2 Diabetes report launch, 15 March 2021, Parliament Grand Hall, Wellington.
- From Evidence to Everyday: translating nutrition research for a healthy Aotearoa, Friday 20 September, Nordmeyer lecture theatre, University of Otago Wellington.
- The 'cost' of sugar forum featured an expert panel discussion, chaired by Kim Hill. Listen to the Radio NZ recording of this lively and entertaining discussion.
- The Diabesity Crisis: how can we make a difference? Symposium was held in March 2017. View the videos to discover the latest research on diabetes and obesity.
Hot topics
- Public Health Expert, a University of Otago blog, covers topical major health issues.
- Research in Public Health, at the University of Otago. Read about other excellent research projects in public health.
- Follow Dr Mike Rayner on twitter discussing the burden and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Research Review
- NZ Diabetes and Obesity Research Review features independent commentary by Professor Jeremy Krebs.